BWMacfarlane LLP has been involved in the 3rd Sector for many years. We act for over 140 charities and not for profit organisations. These range from the very small to the large regional and indeed national charities.

The real depth and breadth in our charity team who have extensive experience of that sector as well as personal commitments, makes us friendly and accessible to work with. We have nearly 50 staff and partners, all highly capable & trained in their respective specialisms. We act in this one office for nearly 140 charities. That we believe gives us almost unparalleled experience and capability in this sector in the North West.

We aim to provide our clients with the high level but affordable quality of service they need and require.

Our rigorous charity audit process is designed to make the audit as painless and as productive for your financial team as possible, to allow them to concentrate on doing what they do best, which is service delivery to your beneficiaries. We also provide regular updates and practice advice, as well as the extra support you need when you want it.

BWMacfarlane routinely advise charities on gift aid, and indeed preparing the gift aid records and returns, and can also help you by reviewing your policies and procedures on gift aid, checking your documentation and websites for information provided to donors and then test your record keeping.

What our clients say:

“The partnership with BWMacfarlane is one that we not only value but enjoy they’ve taken really good care of us and helped a lot with UK financial rules. Many Thanks…”
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“As a large charity it is vital to us to have a partnership with an accountant that can not only carry out accountancy and audit functions to an exceptional standard but is also responsive to our need for advice and support relating to a wide range of financial issues. BWMacfarlane have done this excellently for us for a number of years. Great Company!”
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“It has been nice working with BWMacfarlane – I am very satisfied with the work that you have done for us recently…”
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BWMacfarlane can help for example with the following:

• The Audit Process
• Risk Management
• Operational Risks
• Strategic Risks
• Financial Risks
• Mergers & closer working
• Initial Planning
• Trading Subsidiaries & Governance
• Fundraising & Gift Aid
• Charity VAT & Taxation
• PAYE & Employee Tax

Recent News:

• Public Benefit & Independent schools
• Public Benefit & Fee Charging
• VAT & the Charity Cost Sharing Exemption